Nurse Practitioner

Eligible for Faculty Appointment
- Development of medical directives, collaborative practice guideline and certification to perform controlled medical act procedures must be developed, reviewed and revised according to corporate policy, in order to perform the role. 
- Maintains and enhances expert clinical knowledge (ie. pathophysiology, treatments modalities, outcomes), competence and skills within their specialty area.
- Establish learning goals and objectives yearly and review individual practice through reflective practice and participation in the CNO Quality Assurance Program and corporate evaluation process.
- Participates in annual review of practice with physician partners.  

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Monday - Friday - may be required to work extended hours 

The Regional Neuroscience and Medicine Program provides care for patients with Neuro/Spine/orthopedic disorders through the utilization of advanced monitoring and treatment procedures. The Neuroscience/Spine/Orthopedic patient population requires inpatient and outpatient clinical nursing expertise to support their continuum of care needs and monitor outcomes. Program development, research and education are significant requirements of the nursing role to support future development, scientific inquiry and evidence informed practice across this patient population's continuum of care.

The Nurse Practitioner in Orthopedics will be responsible for managing Orthopedic Patients post operatively so that they will be more fully supported during the entire care continuum.  
Nurse Practitioners-(Adult) are advanced practice nurses whose principal role is to provide comprehensive, holistic, family-centred care to adult clients, in acute care and ambulatory settings, through the use of advanced skills, knowledge and education in health assessment, diagnoses and management, as well as health promotion and disease prevention. 
The Nurse Practitioner-Adult has a Master’s degree in Nursing, has successfully completed a nurse practitioner program in the specialty of Adult Care and has obtained the NP specialty certificate through the approved registration exam.,  

1. Health Assessment and Diagnosis– the NP Orthopedics will provide assessment and intervention to patients who are more vulnerable and complex in order to optimize them for surgery –
2.  Health Care management and Therapeutic Interventions  - the NP Orthopedics will create an therapeutic relationship with the patient and provide direction to patients on post-operative management . 
3.  Health Promotion and prevention – participates and implements strategies for health promotion, protection and promotion of injury illness and disease complication.